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Opus Visiting Artist and Staff Demos

Refine your skills, learn something new, or get inspired by other artists sharing their ideas and methods. Visiting Artist and Staff Demos are informative, free and happening at an Opus near you. Some workshops may require material fees.

Space is limited and registration is required for all demos. Please register in advance by contacting the demo location store directly.

  • Workshop: Pourable Acrylic Mediums
    Location: 
    North Vancouver
    Thu, May 23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Here is your chance to sample and play with the different types of pourable acrylic mediums, including Pouring Medium, Self Leveling Gel, and Tar Gel. Learn to tint and colour these mediums using acrylic inks and paint. Please wear appropriate attire for messy work.

    Cost: $10

    Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit Opus North Vancouver or contact them at 604‑904‑0447 to register.

  • Create the Perfect Portfolio with Nancy Crawford
    Location: 
    Langley
    Sat, May 25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    In this two hour session participants will learn the 10 key ingredients essential for an outstanding art school application, along with exploring some ideas that they can use immediately to create unique and powerful works of art. If you, or someone you know has their sights set on art school, this workshop is a must!

    Note: Participants should bring a sketchbook and writing utensil to the workshop....Read more

  • Workshop: Zentangle on Gourds with Michelle Droettboom
    Michelle Droettboom
    Location: 
    Kelowna
    Sat, May 25, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Artist Michelle Droettboom will demonstrate the basics of Zentangle® designs and the versatility of working on Mother Nature’s Gourds. In this workshop, each student will choose one pre-prepared gourd and prepare it for an afternoon of Zentangle®. Learn valuable techniques on how Michelle prepared each gourd using shoe polish, acrylic paint, alcohol inks, copper wire and much more....Read more

  • Classical Painting Techniques with Mandy Bouriscot
    Location: 
    Granville Island
    Sat, May 25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    In this third public event at Opus Granville Island, Mandy Boursicot demonstrates the beginner oil painting palette in a progression prescribed by the 19th century Academic method. This limited palette is more commonly known as a Zorn palette (red, yellow, white and black) and initiates the student into oil painting....Read more

  • Mat Cutting Essentials with Jo Ann Konquist
    Location: 
    Downtown Vancouver
    Sat, May 25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Come by and see Jo Ann demonstrate how to cut single mats, double mats, inlays, offset corners, and V-grooves. She will also show methods to hinge your artwork. Learn about the different mat cutters and mat boards available to suit your artwork.

    Jo Ann Kronquist studied at the Emily Carr Institute, where she began matting her own work. She has taught mat cutting, worked as a picture framer, and published a book titled Matting and Framing Essentials.

    Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit Opus Downtown Vancouver or contact them at 604‑678‑5889 to register.

  • Beyond the JPEG: Using Digital Images as a Starting Point
    Location: 
    Victoria
    Sun, May 26, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Visit Opus Victoria as we demonstrate how using digital images as a starting point can result in the creation of uniquely original artwork.

    Learn simple techniques that can turn your everyday photos into one-of-a-kind works of art. See how you can get fresh results in your mixed media work by enhancing digital prints on canvas or paper with a wide variety of paints, mediums, drawing materials, and finishes. Leave with a myriad ideas for how you can incorporate digital imagery into your current fine art practice.

    Discover the creative possibilities when you incorporate digital imagery into your mixed media artwork....Read more

  • Workshop: Digital Grounds for Acrylic Transfers
    Location: 
    Langley
    Tue, May 28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Learn to print digital images onto an acrylic skin. Experiment with manipulating your transfer using a range of paints and inks to create unique works of art. Learn how to finish your skins off by adhering your transfer to other surfaces like canvas, board, or anything you can think of!

    Cost: $15

    Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit Opus Langley or contact them at 604‑533‑0601 to register.

  • Key Techniques Class 3: Water, Reflections & Underwater Rocks with Bill Higginson
    Bill Higginson
    Location: 
    North Vancouver
    Sat, June 1, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    In this 3 part workshop, Bill Higginson will demonstrate various techniques as you explore acrylics, graphite, and pastels. Discover the relationship of technique between each medium to help gain a greater understanding of how to paint everyday objects and scenery.

    In Class 3: Water, Reflections & Underwater Rocks, you will further discover the close relationship between the individual mediums as Bill demonstrates:

    1. Creating the reflective surface of water in all three mediums.
    2. How learning to use one of the mediums will help you understand the others.
    3. Gaining strength in one medium and using it to develop strengths in another....Read more

  • Glass, Ceramic & Metal Painting
    Location: 
    North Vancouver
    Mon, June 3, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Learn how to use the various Pebeo glass, metal and porcelain paints to decorate and create beautiful works of art, or to add new interest to a found object.

    Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit Opus North Vancouver or contact them at 604‑904‑0447 to register.

  • Make it Personal
    Location: 
    Victoria
    Wed, June 5, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Bring a T-shirt with you to this demo and learn some easy methods of applying textile/fabric paints to personalize it. During this hour-long demo, we’ll have stenciling, fabric markers, and fabric paints on hand for you to try and get a feel for how they behave. If you have an idea for an image, try out our stencil cutter to create a one of a kind stencil for your T.

    Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them toll free at 1‑800‑524‑6555 or locally at 250‑386‑8133 to register.

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